Papio D-4

Papio D-4 is a lake in Douglas County, Nebraska with 30 acres and about 164 acre-feet of storage.

The useful clues on Papio D-4 are weeds, windblown banks and clean holes in otherwise shallow water.

Fish and Baits at Papio D-4

Fish listed for Papio D-4 include Bluegill, and Largemouth Bass.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Papio D-4, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at Papio D-4, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

How the Seasons Change Papio D-4

As Papio D-4 warms in spring, check shallow cover and the first drop leading away from it. Summer fishing on Papio D-4 is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Papio D-4.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Papio D-4

Make the first trip to Papio D-4 easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.